Busby, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
483 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,222 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$96,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$375 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$257 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Big Horn County
5
Montana
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Big Horn County
5
Montana
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 6 25
Feb 0 5 27
Mar 1 6 37
Apr 2 5 46
May 2 1 55
Jun 2 0 64
Jul 2 0 72
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 3 47
Nov 1 4 34
Dec 1 6 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 21, MT State House District 41, MT
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Schools

Lame Deer 7-8
16 miles, E • 1 star
Lame Deer High School
16 miles, E • 1.9 star
Lame Deer School
16 miles, E • 1 star
Lodge Grass 7-8
24 miles, W • 1 star
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Colleges

Chief Dull Knife College
17 miles, E • 1 star
Little Big Horn College
24 miles, NW • 1 star
Montana State University Billings
77 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Sheridan Memorial Hospital
50 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Billings Logan International Airport
78 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Gillette-Campbell County Airport
108 miles, S • 1 star
Yellowstone Regional Airport
122 miles, W • 1 star
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